Chicken - Wikipedia A hen bred for laying can produce over 300 eggs per year Chickens are social animals with complex vocalizations and behaviors, and feature in folklore, religion, and literature across many societies
Chicken vs. Hen Confusion Is Common but the Difference Matters A hen is an adult female chicken that has reached sexual maturity Once a female bird starts laying eggs, she's classified as a hen Egg laying typically begins around 18 to 20 weeks of age, depending on the breed and health conditions Hens are the backbone of egg production in the poultry industry, and breeds are selectively bred for
hen - Wiktionary, the free dictionary 1785, Francis Grose, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: Hen, a woman A cock and hen club; a club composed of men and women
Hen | bird | Britannica The red jungle fowl (G gallus) is the ancestor of the domestic fowl The cock has shining silky plumage, red on the head and back and green-black elsewhere—a pattern seen also in several domestic breeds; the hen is rusty brown with speckled neck and minimal comb
Hen - Agriculture Dictionary A hen is a female chicken, specifically of the species Gallus gallus domesticus, raised and managed in agricultural settings primarily for egg production, meat consumption, or ornamental purposes
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